NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions Medical Surgical Nursing Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A client post-amputation is experiencing depression. Which nursing action is most appropriate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Encouraging participation in a support group fosters emotional coping and peer support.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing a client with a casted arm for signs of infection. Which finding is most concerning?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A foul odor from the cast suggests infection, requiring immediate evaluation.
Question 3 of 5
A client with renal calculi reports sudden cessation of pain. The nurse should:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Sudden pain cessation may indicate stone passage; straining urine confirms this.
Question 4 of 5
A client has been admitted with draining foot lesions. The nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct Answer: C,D,E,F
Rationale: Draining lesions require contact precautions, including a private room, isolation signage, gowns, and gloves (latex-free to avoid allergies). Negative pressure is for airborne pathogens.
Question 5 of 5
A client developed shock after a severe myocardial infarction and has now developed acute renal failure. The nurse should base the response on the knowledge that there was:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decreased renal blood flow from shock post-myocardial infarction reduces kidney perfusion, leading to acute renal failure.